Little Bulldogs Child Development Center
3353 US HWY 13 SOUTH, GOLDSBORO, NC 27530Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:5 10 Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Safe Sleep & SIDS Prevention (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 29, 20261 Finding1 Important
- A Violation Was Found for Which There Is No Item Number.
Children shall not be in the kitchen except when participating in a supervised activity. 15A NCAC 18A .2808(e). Ms. Silverthorne stated that she allows children to help with simple tasks in the kitchen while discussing their beh
Mar 18, 20262 Findings2 Important
- A Safe Indoor and Outdoor Environment Was Not Provided for the Children.
A crack was observed along the border of the playground play structure designated for preschool children. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
- A Copy of the Safe Sleep Policy Was Not Given to And/or Explained to the Parent of Each Child on or Before the First Day the Infant Attended the Center.
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to one child on the first day. Violation corrected during visit
✓ Corrected at visit
Oct 7, 20251 Finding1 Important
- All Corrosive Agents, Pesticides, Bleaches, Detergents, Cleansers, Polishes, Any Product Which Is Under Pressure in an Aerosol Dispenser, and Any Substance…
which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. An aerosol can of
Apr 2, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Drills Were Not Practiced Monthly And/or the Drill Record Was Incomplete.
The last fire drill was completed on 2/11/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/22/2025